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In Need of Clones

None so weary as the hard-working man Moving as much dirt as he possibly can, His wife does her share of shoveling, too They’ve bit off more than they can chew, Both need some rest from the daily grind But it seems reliable help is hard to find, They work their fingers bare to the bone Too bad they each do not have a clone. Written June 23, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/3/2022 2:49:00 AM

You can say this again " reliable help is hard to find,"

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/3/2022 8:31:00 AM

That is so true, Caren. Employers tell me that all the time. My farmer friend has a terrible time finding help for the farm.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 6/25/2022 5:11:00 AM

I can't imagine having a clone of myself! God forbid. One of me is enough – in this universe or in a parallel one! / Maurice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/25/2022 1:52:00 PM

Ah, I wouldn't say that, Maurice. I'd think we could use several more with your talents...and your humor...and your skepticism!

Jeff Connelly

Date: 6/24/2022 7:17:00 AM

L Milton this poem truly struck a chord with my funny bone & true belief. I'm a retired US postal worker. I would have loved to have been cloned. But I was half "cloned"... I worked on a FSM 100. A flat sorting machine. Automated. Not DNA related to me BUT was an extension jajaja. Thanks for this poem..

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/24/2022 11:04:00 AM

I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Jeff. It was a fun write for me.

Michael Tor

Date: 6/23/2022 10:20:00 PM

It is hard to find that kind of quality and determination in some folks Milton. Yesteryear was full of hardworking men and women, there are a few still today but it is a rare to find that level of commitment in a worker. I can honestly say I have worked my rear end off in my lifetime. My father instilled that in me. Donated many hours to Habitate for Humanity in building homes for the disadvantaged. There is always something Milton when you own a home. It never ends. I hope you can relax now...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/24/2022 11:04:00 AM

You are so right on, Michael. A homeowner's work is never done. Thanks for the thoughtful comments on my poem.

Terry Flood

Date: 6/23/2022 4:33:00 PM

Wow, Milt… you’ve just epitomised our life in our current house. We love it here… but the work, on both house and grounds, is non stop. Love it. Terry

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/23/2022 5:02:00 PM

Terry, that's exactly how Deb and I felt when we purchased a Bed & Breakfast! Thanks for your comment. Best wishes!

Jeff Kyser

Date: 6/23/2022 3:26:00 PM

If they only had some grands, They could lend the helping hands

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/23/2022 5:02:00 PM

That is so true, Jeff. We finally turned to our nephew and niece who said they wanted a Bed & Breakfast. Their enthusiasm didn't last long!